Mission Possible Award Program
Mission Possible: The Economic Opportunity Award Program
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Registration for the 2022 program has closed. Please use the form below to be informed when the 2023 cycle opens.
According to the Leading on Opportunity Task Force study, Charlotte ranks last out of 50 major cities for the ability to escape poverty. Your nonprofit supports economic opportunity and works to improve that ranking every day. And with the right technology, you could be unstoppable.
What if you could uncover ways to more efficiently and effectively achieve your mission by tapping into innovative, pro bono consulting? And then, what if you were given the funding and support to make it happen?
If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria (see FAQs) below, you are welcome to participate. There is no application process. Simply fill out the registration form when it opens for the next cycle.
Apparo and Accenture invite you to dream big with us. We’ll give you unparalleled access to pro bono consultants who will take you on an ideation journey to envision how technology can solve your biggest challenges. We’ll coach you as you build a proposal for a tech-based solution that will maximize your organization’s work. And for one lucky organization, we’ll give you $10,000 in cash and up to $50,000 of consulting support to make your dream a reality.
One nonprofit will win the grant, and all participants will richly benefit from:Â
- Up to 15 hours of pro bono strategy support from your personal Accenture consultantÂ
- A polished proposal which you can submit to any other funding sources of your choosing Â
- The beginning of a partnership with Apparo … many participants go on to receive our pro bono support. Â
How to Participate
Register for and attend the information session (optional, but highly encouraged)
Register to participate in the program (mandatory)
Attend your Art of the Possible (mandatory initial consulting session) to become an official participant!
Work with your consultant to fine-tune your proposal
Submit your completed proposal by the due date